Anidulafungin Accord
Anidulafungin Accord is a medicine that treats serious fungal infections in adults and children by stopping the fungus from growing.
Form
kuiva-aine välikonsentraatiksi infuusionestettä varten, liuos
Strength
100 mg
Active Ingredient
Anidulafungin
Manufacturer
Accord Healthcare B.V.
How to Use
Dosage
For adults: a starting dose of 200 mg on the first day, then 100 mg per day. For children and adolescents (1 month to under 18 years): a starting dose of 3.0 mg/kg (up to 200 mg) on the first day, then 1.5 mg/kg (up to 100 mg) per day, dose depends on weight.
Method
The medicine is given once a day as a slow infusion (drip) into a vein.
Important
For adults, a maximum of 200 mg on the first day, then 100 mg per day. For children and adolescents, a maximum of 200 mg on the first day, then a maximum of 100 mg per day.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Low potassium in blood
- •Diarrhea
- •Nausea
- •Seizures
- •Headache
- •Vomiting
- •Changes in liver function tests
- •Rash, itching
- •Changes in kidney function tests
- •Abnormal bile flow from gallbladder to intestine (cholestasis)
- •High blood sugar
- •High blood pressure
- •Low blood pressure
- •Sudden tightening of muscles around airways causing wheezing or coughing
- •Shortness of breath
RARE
- •Blood clotting disorder
- •Redness and warmth of skin
- •Hot flashes
- •Stomach pain
- •Hives
- •Pain at injection site
- •Life-threatening allergic reaction
Important Warnings
- Do not use this medicine if you are allergic to anidulafungin, other echinocandins, or any other ingredients.
- Tell your doctor if you have liver problems or if you receive anaesthetics during treatment.
- Your doctor will monitor you for signs of allergic reactions (itching, wheezing, rash) or infusion reactions (rash, hives, redness).
- Be careful if you experience shortness of breath, dizziness, or fainting.
- This medicine must not be given to babies younger than 1 month old.
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- Use during pregnancy is not recommended. Use effective contraception if you can become pregnant. Consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding.
- This medicine contains fructose. If you or your child has hereditary fructose intolerance, this medicine must not be given. Tell your doctor if you have any sugar intolerances.